key PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1994 Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags
so people won’t have to wear safety
belts?
A: Air bags, or Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more
of them in the future. But they are
supplemental systems only
- so they
work
with safety belts, not instead of
them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use
of safety belts. Even if you’re in a
vehicle that has air bags, you still
have
to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s
true not only in
frontal collisions, but especially
in
side and other collisions.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never
drive far from home, why should
I
wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but
if you’re in an accident
- even one
that isn’t your fault
- you and your
passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from things
beyond your control, such as bad
drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles
(40 km) of home. And the greatest
number of serious injuries and deaths
occur at speeds of less than
40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder
Light
When the key is turned to “Run” or
“Start,” a chime
will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety
belt light will also come on and stay on
until the driver’s belt is buckled.
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Pontiac
Air bags affect how your Pontiac should
be serviced. There are parts of the air bag
system
in several places around your
vehicle.
You don’t want the system to
inflate while someone is working on your
vehiele. Your Pontiac dealer and the
1994
Firebird Service Manual have information
about servicing your vehicle and the air
bag system. The air bag system does not
need regular maintenance.
Safety Belt Use during
Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Like all occupants, they
are more likely to be seriously injured if
they don’t wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion
should be worn as low as possible
throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to
protect the mother. When a safety belt
is
worn properly, it’s more likely that the
fetus won’t be
hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key
to making safety belts effective is wearing
them properly.
’assenger Positions
tight Front Passenger Position
:he right front passenger’s safety belt
vorks the same way as the driver’s safety
belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier
in this
kart.
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Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Pontiac.
And
information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the
warning systems that tell you
if
everything is working properly
- and what to do if you have a
problem
.
Keys .......
Door Locks . .
Part 2
Features & Controls
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Theft and Theft Deterrents ...........................................
New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................................
Ignitionswitch ....................................................
Automatic Transmission ............................................
ManualTransmission ...............................................
Limited-Slip Rear Axle .............................................
Parking ..........................................................
EngineExhaust ...................................................
Windows ........................................................
Horn ............................................................
Tiltwheel ........................................................
The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ................................
Mirrors ..........................................................
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels ...........................................
Storage and Compartments ..........................................
SunVisors .......................................................
AshtrayandLighter ................................................
Instrument Panel and Cluster .........................................
ConvertibleTop ...................................................
Starting Your Engine ...............................................
Operation of Lights ................................................
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Features and Controls
Keys
'he ignition keys are for the ignition on14 ihe door keys are for the doors and all
bther locks.
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When a new Firebird is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs from the door
keys and gives them to the first owner.
The ignition keys don’t have plugs.
Instead they have bar-coded key tags.
These tags may be removed by your
dealer or even before the car is delivered
to your dealer.
Each plug has a code
on it that tells your
dealer or a qualified locksmith how to
make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in
a
safe place. If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able to have
new ones made
using these plugs.
If you need a new ignition key, go to your
Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct
key code. In an emergency, call Pontiac
Roadside Assistance at
1 -800-ROADSIDE.
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NOTICE:
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Your Pontiac has a number of new
features that can help prevent theft.
But you can have a lot of trouble get-
ting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have
to damage your vehicle to get in.
So
be sure you have extra keys. Pontiac
also supplies a key card that you can
use if you don’t have your keys,
so
be sure to keep this key card with
you at all times.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock
your vehicle:
From the outside: Use your door key.
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From the inside: To lock the door, move
the lock control on the door back.
To unlock the door, move the lock control
on the door forward.
Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the power door lock switch to lock
or unlock both doors at once.
The switch only works when the ignition
switch is
in “Run” or “Acc”, or when
RAP
is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power” in the Index.)
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and close the
door.
:emote Lock Control (Option)
F your Pontiac has this option, you can
Ick and unlock your doors or unlock our hatch from about
30 feet (9 m) using
le key chain transmitter supplied with
our vehicle.
‘our Remote Lock Control operates on a
3dio frequency subject to Federal
lommunications Commission (FCC)
!des
.
’his device complies with Part 15 of the
‘CC Rules. Operation is subject
to the
Alowing two conditions:
(1) This device
lay not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any
lterference received, including
lterference that may cause undesired
peration.
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Should interference to this system occur,
try this:
0 Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
0 See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization
to use
this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when “UNLOCK’
is
pressed. If “UNLOCK” is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger door
will also unl‘ock. All doors will lock when
“DOQR’ is pressed. The hatch will
unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the ignition switch is
not in “Run”, and the transmission is
in
“P” (Park) if you have an automatic
transmission. If you have a manual
transmission, the parking brake must
be set.
The system will turn on the interior lights
for about
40 seconds, or until the ignition
switch is turned to “Run”, when you
unlock the doors or hatch. The interior
lights
will come on for about two seconds
when you lock the doors.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the
replacement transmitter to your vehicle,
the remaining transmitter must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is
coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. You
can match a transmitter to as many
different vehicles as you own, provided
they are equipped with exactly the same
model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems
on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have
onlv two transmitters matched to
it.
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3.
4.
Remove and replace the batteries.
Use two Duracell@ batteries, type
DL2016, or a similar type. Put new
batteries in printed side down.
Replace the front cover. Make sure the
cover is on tightly
so water won’t get
in.
latch Release
{our door key opens the hatch.

Remote Hatch Release (Option)
’ress the switch under the light controls
o unlock the hatch from inside your
Jehicle. If you have an automatic
ransmission, your shift lever must be
n “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) to use the
;witch. If you have a manual transmission
md the ignition switch is
in “Run”, you
nust set the parking brake before you can
Ise
the switch.
The switch only works when the ignition
;witch is in “Run” or “Acc”, or when
IAP is present. (See “Retained
4ccessory Power” in the Index.)
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Features and Controls
NOTICE:
If you put things in the hatchback
area, be sure they won’t break the
glass when you close it. Never slam
.the hatch down. You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid
(if equipped).
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in
some cities. Although your Pontiac has a
number of theft-deterrent features, we
know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are
ways you can help.
Key in the ignition: If you walk away
from your vehcle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for joy riders or
professional thieves
- so don’t do it.
When you park your Pontiac and open
the driver’s door, ydu’ll heai a tone
reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you, Always
do this. Your steering wheel will be
locked, and
so will your ignition. If you
have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission.
And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot,
close all windows and lock your vehicle.
Remember to keep your valuables out of
sight. Put
them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
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Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where
someone will be watching your vehicle,
it's best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave
something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your glove
box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver's.
Then take the door key with you.
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GM -
I PASS-Key@IZ
four vehicle is equipped with the
-'ASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive
iecurity System) theft-deterrent system.
-'ASS-Key@II is a passive theft-deterrent
iystem.
This means you don't have to do
mything different to
arm or disarm the
iystem. It works when you insert or
'emove the key from the ignition.
-'ASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in
he ignition key that matches a decoder
n your vehicle. When
the PASS-Key@II system senses
that someone is using the wrong key, it
shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel
systems. For about three minutes, the
starter won't work and fuel won't
go to
the engine. If someone tries to start your
vehicle again or uses another key -during
this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different
resistor pellets in an attempt to make a
match.
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